HDSN (Hudson Technologies) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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HDSN Hudson Technologies Inc HDSN
67 GF Score
Price $6.24
GF Value $8.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hudson Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hudson Technologies HDSN -0.16% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates HDSN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Chemicals companies, Hudson Technologies ranks worse than 52.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Hudson Technologies's current share price is $6.24. Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.53. Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HDSN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 2.33   Max: 8.02
Current: 1.77

During the past years, Hudson Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.02. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 2.33.

HDSN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.83% of 1270 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs HDSN: 1.77

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hudson Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.652. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $3.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hudson Technologies  (NAS:HDSN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Hudson Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hudson Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hudson Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hudson Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hudson Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.02 2.56 3.02 2.03 1.67

HDSN vs MNTK, CMT, FF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hudson Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hudson Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.24/3.53
=1.77

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hudson Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hudson Technologies's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.652/330.2130*330.2130
=5.652

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hudson Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.742 241.018 2.387
201609 1.917 241.428 2.622
201612 2.701 241.432 3.694
201703 2.841 243.801 3.848
201706 3.042 244.955 4.101
201709 3.042 246.819 4.070
201712 2.912 246.524 3.901
201803 2.840 249.554 3.758
201806 2.123 251.989 2.782
201809 1.797 252.439 2.351
201812 1.625 251.233 2.136
201903 1.539 254.202 1.999
201906 1.221 256.143 1.574
201909 1.289 256.759 1.658
201912 1.058 256.974 1.360
202003 0.993 258.115 1.270
202006 1.054 257.797 1.350
202009 1.060 260.280 1.345
202012 0.937 260.474 1.188
202103 0.920 264.877 1.147
202106 1.171 271.696 1.423
202109 1.523 274.310 1.833
202112 1.585 278.802 1.877
202203 2.247 287.504 2.581
202206 3.131 296.311 3.489
202209 3.785 296.808 4.211
202212 3.861 296.797 4.296
202303 4.225 301.836 4.622
202306 4.660 305.109 5.043
202309 4.938 307.789 5.298
202312 5.028 306.746 5.413
202403 5.243 312.332 5.543
202406 5.463 314.175 5.742
202409 5.617 315.301 5.883
202412 5.552 315.605 5.809
202503 5.613 319.799 5.796
202506 5.837 322.561 5.975
202509 6.099 324.800 6.201
202512 5.844 324.054 5.955
202603 5.652 330.213 5.652

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 mean?
Hudson Technologies (HDSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hudson Technologies and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Hudson Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 8.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudson Technologies ranks #671 out of 1270 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Hudson Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hudson Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 8.02. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Hudson Technologies' value of 1.77 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudson Technologies ranks #671 out of 1270 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudson Technologies has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudson Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MNTK and CMT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hudson Technologies ranks #671 out of 1270 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hudson Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Hudson Technologies' value of 1.77 is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudson Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 8.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Hudson Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.65, based on 1,270 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hudson Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 7.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hudson Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudson Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudson Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudson Technologies (HDSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.54, compared to a current price of $6.24 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 7.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Hudson Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hudson Technologies (HDSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hudson Technologies (HDSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudson Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.24 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54. GuruFocus considers Hudson Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HDSN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (24% below median its 10-year median of 2.33)
  • GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $6.24 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.3% above the Chemicals median (#671 of 1270)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HDSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hudson Technologies Business Description

Address 300 Tice Boulevard, Suite 290, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA, 07677
Hudson Technologies Inc is a refrigerant services company providing solutions to recurring challenges within the refrigeration industry. The company delivers environmentally sustainable offerings, covering the sale of refrigerant gases, recovery, reclamation, and reuse, as well as improving equipment performance through energy efficiency services, emergency air conditioning and refrigeration system repairs, refrigerant disposal, and carbon credit trading. It operates through one reportable segment. Its products and services are used in commercial air conditioning, industrial processing, and refrigeration systems, and include refrigerant and industrial gas sales, refrigerant management services (mainly reclamation of refrigerants), and RefrigerantSide services performed at customer sites.
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